USDA Hosting Meetings on Quarantine Centers and Services

Attend the USDA APHIS -VS meetings to share thoughts on the importation of horses and semen.

American Horse Council January 31, 2014

Dates for USDA APHIS-VS meetings on quarantine centers and services have been posted.

The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will hold six meetings across the country to hear thoughts and concerns on the import quarantine center and the services it provides. This is an opportunity for the horse industry to share its thoughts on what possible changes can be made to better facilitate the importation of horses and semen.
During the stakeholder meetings, APHIS will be asking users to respond to the following questions:

What factors do you consider when preparing to import animals requiring quarantine?

What factors do you consider when choosing locations for animal quarantines?

How can e-commerce enhance the importation process?

What are your experiences with quarantine facilities in other countries?

How do you see your need for quarantine services changing over the next five to 10 years?

What other options, ideas or topics should USDA APHIS Veterinary Services consider relevant to current animal import quarantine processes?

APHIS will be accepting written statements up to five days after each of the six meetings and through May 12.